Hoot Import
v1.8.1by wpHoot · updated 28 days ago
Hoot Import lets you import demo content for WordPress themes by wpHoot.
- Rank
- #6,715
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,190
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.1K
- 13,072 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hoot Import at a glance
Hoot Import is a WordPress plugin by wpHoot with 1K+ active installs, the #6,715 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times, 56% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.8.1 came out on Oct 11, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 2 plugins tagged “wphoot”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats726 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hoot Import |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 37 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 17 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,193 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,193 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,193 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,196 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,201 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,195 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,196 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,197 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,200 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,215 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,205 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,202 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,228 |
Rank over time
#6,715 · down 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,715 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,717 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,710 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,715 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,704 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,713 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,708 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,701 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,689 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,650 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,687 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,696 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,693 |
Growth %
Average -0.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.50% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.24% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.83% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.12% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6696 → #6715
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.884%
- v1.78.7%
- v1.65.1%
- v1.22.0%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.8.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Oct 8, 2024
- Last updated
- Oct 11, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hoot Import
How many websites use Hoot Import?
Hoot Import is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,715 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hoot Import been downloaded?
13,072 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times. See download stats
When was Hoot Import last updated?
Version 1.8.1 came out on Oct 11, 2026 (4 weeks ago). See every release
Is Hoot Import compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Hoot Import have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Hoot Import. See its security record
Is Hoot Import still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hoot Import have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Hoot Import?
The plugins most like Hoot Import, by the tags they share, are HootKit (7K+), One Click Demo Import (1M+) and Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,190 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 13.1K |
| Author | wpHoot |
| First released | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Version | 1.8.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 11, 2026 |
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